Self-Care for Every Aspect of Your Life

By Ellie Nas

Sometimes we forget to take a breath and put ourselves first. Between our jobs and responsibilities, it is not always easy to find the time to reflect and do things to benefit ourselves. Many healthcare centers note that there are 6 types of self-care you can practice at home.

Physical Self-Care

We all hear that taking a walk is beneficial if feeling overwhelmed. As cliche as it may sound, fresh air is good for the mind. You can go to one of the nature trails in Central Florida, walk around your neighborhood, or go swimming. Bring some friends or go by yourself to have time to reflect.

Social Self-Care

As human beings, we need to socialize. We have gotten used to working at home via Zoom and isolating ourselves in our work. It is always good to try to make plans with your loved ones to get out of the house and into a new environment. While it may seem like a temporary distraction, grabbing lunch with someone or finding an activity to do may be just what you need.

Practical Self-Care

The organizational part of selfcare can halt someone trying to get their life together. It can be hard to sort through all the chaos of bills in a world of inflation, messy rooms, and an overflowing schedule. Organizing bills and a budget in a planner may make things fall into place. Taking time to spring clean can also keep your mind and home clean and at ease.

Mental Self-Care

Keeping yourself mentally busy can allow you to stay away from those negative thoughts. Mental selfcare can be tricky; while you do not want to cope by ignoring your mental state, you do not want to drown in it. Doing things like getting out of the house and going somewhere fun with friends, reading a book, allowing yourself to binge-watch a little TV, and even playing games can temporarily allow you to debrief from the stress and allow you a cool-down period to figure out the next step.

Spiritual Self-Care

Turning to something more than you may make you feel at peace. Whether it is a place of worship or even somewhere you can meditate, being spiritual can help one find that inner peace they search for. If you find peace in religion, reading a religious text or praying may be something you can bring into your routine.

Yoga is another popular way to find peace, with aerial yoga combining art and relaxation for anyone who wants to explore a peaceful yet fun new exercise. Many crystals are also used to gain a sense of spirituality and bring comfort, as well as burning incense to create a calm environment.

Emotional Self-Care

This is where someone may struggle most in the aspect of selfcare. It is a big step in addressing your emotional state head-on and deciding how to move forward. It is recommended to get one-on-one help, but if therapy is not for you or not accessible, devoting time to a hobby may help. Writing, playing an instrument, painting, or exercising may be how you can make yourself feel at ease by doing something you enjoy.

While the little pleasures in life may not significantly affect your mental health, it’s always good to do things that make you happy and keep your life organized. Finding time to do these little things for yourself can be difficult, but we must start somewhere.